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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

Green Car Congress

Used Priuses, especially the Generation 2 that were made from 2004 to 2009 are becoming a bargain to buy, especially for the MPG and features you get in return. It was time to buy our first car. I knew I wanted something for her that was cheap to maintain, had a reliable automatic transmission, came with cruise control, AC.

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Opinion: Automatic Emergency Braking Mandate is Misguided Overreach

The Truth About Cars

Given that the new rule is requiring cars to have AEB that works at up to 62 mph, I can envision a scenario where a system that's programmed to operate conservatively thinks the car is too close to the vehicle in front and activates the binders. I was definitely driving slower than 62 mph when the Bimmer's HUD lit up.

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Opinion: The Bentley Crash in New York is Scrambling Brains

The Truth About Cars

Though he ignores the other reasons a wealthy person might buy a Bentley – style, creature comforts, as an indication of socioeconomic status, and so on. That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be allowed to buy a car that has a high potential top speed. We don’t know why Villani owned a Bentley. I wish it didn’t happen, but it does.

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2023 Toyota Prius Limited Review – Finally a Worthy Choice

The Truth About Cars

Similarly, you won’t buy this car for its cornering ability, but it no longer feels like any level of aggression will overcome the tires and send you into the bushes. My biggest gripe was an intrusion of outside noise above 60 mph. Still, if you want Lexus quiet from your hybrids, you’ll need to, you know, buy a Lexus.

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This new style of electric tuk-tuk makes me want to drive a taxi in India

Baua Electric

At a top speed of around 35 km/h (22 mph), you’re not going to be taking this on any major roads. My favorite part of this vehicle is just how cheap it is – a mere $592! However, if you’re prepared to buy just over half a billion units, they’ll drop the price down to $400 per unit. Though there are a couple of catches.

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Razor E100 review: A great electric scooter for kids

Green Authority

The rear wheel hosts a minimal 100-watt, chain-driven motor that only reaches speeds of 10 mph (16 km/h), safe for any suburban neighborhood. You can, however, buy these add-ons for relatively cheap. Max speed: 10 mph (16 km/h). Should I buy the Razor E100 electric scooter? Razor E100 specs. miles (10 km).

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Mercedes-AMG C63 S Prices Set in Germany

Clean Fleet Report

While we know these are not cheap, not all of us know what you are going to get with this investment. second 0-62 mph!) When Can I Buy the C63 AMG? Some weeks ago, the company released official information about the C-Class’s top-tier version—the C63 S with E Performance. Now, prices have been released for Germany.